CRAFTSBURY – Sterling College, an experiential college in the Orleans County town of Craftsbury, announced on Thursday it would be ending its academic programs after the upcoming spring semester, becoming the latest in a string of transitions and closures at small colleges. The college’s decision to end programming was made[Read More…]
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Financial literacy “AMA” hour, Nov. 20
CRAFTSBURY – Dick Miller will host a financial literacy “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) hour Thursday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m., at the Craftsbury Public Library. Miller, a Craftsbury community member and experienced financial advisor, will hold a one-hour open Q&A session focused on everyday financial topics. The event encourages members of the[Read More…]
Pies for people community dinner, Nov. 21
CRAFTSBURY – In partnership with the Hardwick Area Food Pantry, Sterling College announces “Pies for People” community dinner, Friday, Nov. 21 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Redistricting conversation, Nov. 21
CRAFTSBURY – The state committee of education will host a public commentary meeting on the campus of Sterling College, Friday, Nov. 21, 6 p.m., after the monthly community dinner. The committee is planning to host three or four public engagement meetings across Vermont to receive public comments on their proposals[Read More…]
Everett named new Craftsbury Academy Athletic Director
CRAFTSBURY – Amber Everett will be the new athletic director and activities coordinator at Craftsbury Academy (CA), replacing Steve Welch after less than 18 months on the job. Everett, a former Peoples Academy (PA) multi-sport athlete, graduated from VTSU-Lyndon in 2024 with a Bachelor’s degree in business with a concentration[Read More…]
WindowDressers program builds window inserts, community
CRAFTSBURY – Twenty-six volunteers filled the Craftsbury Outdoor Center’s ski shop last Saturday, as they carried out the carefully designed steps to build insulating window inserts for community members in the three-corner area of Caledonia, Lamoille and Orleans Counties. The Craftsbury, Glover, and Greensboro Energy Committees and the Albany Planning[Read More…]
Fill a van with cans, Nov. 15
CRAFTSBURY – Saturday, Nov. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Craftsbury Town Hall will hold a benefit event for Craftsbury Food Share. Starting Nov. 4, look for marked items at the Genny and the Craftsbury Village Store to find the most-needed donations. All donations are welcome, and cash[Read More…]
Forest management panel, Nov. 17
CRAFTSBURY – The Craftsbury Conservation Commission will host a panel presentation at Sterling College Simpson Hall, Monday, Nov. 17 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Farley Brown, Sterling College faculty in Ecology, will discuss historical land use in a local watershed. Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation, Orleans County Forester[Read More…]
Turkey trot, Nov. 21
CRAFTSBURY – A turkey trot will take place beginning 1 p.m., November 21, on the common for students and staff of Craftsbury Schools, grades K-12. Families are welcome, walking or running. Attendees are encouraged to wear orange, yellow or brown. There will be music and post-race treats. Staff and student[Read More…]
New town website goes live
CRAFTSBURY – A new website at craftsbury.gov debuted October 1. The site has links to select board and other meeting archives with agendas, minutes and videos. The website introduces the town by saying, “Founded in 1789, Craftsbury is one of Vermont’s oldest and most picturesque towns. With its classic New England village green, historic buildings, and panoramic[Read More…]
WOW Wednesday has middle-schoolers learning outdoors
CRAFTSBURY — Craftsbury Middle School students in grades six to eight leave the classroom each Wednesday for the WOW (With Out Walls) program. Vermont becomes a classroom every Wednesday as they have picked blueberries, gone rock climbing and visited the shores of Lake Champlain. All 59 middle-schoolers made the 1.6[Read More…]
Chess club meets after school Monday
CRAFTSBURY – Students from grades 2 to 12 can play chess at Craftsbury school on select Mondays, from 2:45 to 4 p.m., in the Minden Art Room. Join club advisor Andras Hadik-Barkoczy in preparing or the Vermont State Chess Tournament on March 28.
